Lipstick on a Pig: The 10 Don'ts of Vehicle Modifications
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rusty_tlc
Explorer
Yeah engine mods kind of fall into two categories;
I drive a 75 LC, Toyota came a long way in respect to ignition in the next few years. HEI ignition is a logical upgrade to my truck.
Adding nitrous would be a bad mod.
nwoods
Expedition Leader
Jim for the Win!
And Scott, regarding the anti-CB thing, I'm totally with you, but it's sorta like wishing against stop lights. Nobody likes them, but you need them in groups of people. Perhaps if said not to ONLY have CB for onboard comms.
Scott Brady
Founder
I understand. It is my little list - no one actually has to agree with me :snorkel:
matt s
Explorer
Dear lord thank you for that. I cannot stand those. Only once did I see a rig where they looked good.
No need to hide, but I am curious to hear more. Obviously loading a ton of weight on the rear bumper is not the greatest idea, but if kept to a spare and a fuel can (two at most) is it really that big an issue? Also for those of us not running pickups the only other options are in the cab or up on the roof.
What am I missing? Is it just the gratuitous "look at me" factor of the gadget bumper?:Wow1::elkgrin:
Wrong. they were standard with the chrome package!
southpier
Expedition Leader
this is a nice list of "don'ts", and clicking on the left menu shows a comparable list of things done right
http://www.hackneys.com/mitsu/index-top-mistakes.htm
http://www.hackneys.com/mitsu/index-top-mistakes.htm
:xxrotflma YUP
That's awesome. :victory:
The CB thing... provided the CB is setup right. They work. Period.
Around here, having a HAM radio and not a CB will be a great way to be able to talk to some dude sitting at home 50 miles away that can't help you.
Whenever I'm out with other people, it's a mix of CB, and FRS for the newbies. Both work.
Metcalf
Expedition Leader
Matt,
I don't like the added weight behind the rear axle, especially on short wheelbase vehicles. The spare tire is usually fairly far from the back of the jeep, more so with fuel cans mounted. A swing out rear bumper is generally about 100lbs, spare tire is 50-100lbs, fuel cans are about 50lbs each. That stuff adds up WAY fast. All the weight is also behind the rear axle, so it not only adds weight to the rear axle, it also takes weight OFF the front axle in leverage. This really starts to mess with vehicle dynamics on a SWB while trying to climb things.
Again, just my own opinion.....
I don't like the added weight behind the rear axle, especially on short wheelbase vehicles. The spare tire is usually fairly far from the back of the jeep, more so with fuel cans mounted. A swing out rear bumper is generally about 100lbs, spare tire is 50-100lbs, fuel cans are about 50lbs each. That stuff adds up WAY fast. All the weight is also behind the rear axle, so it not only adds weight to the rear axle, it also takes weight OFF the front axle in leverage. This really starts to mess with vehicle dynamics on a SWB while trying to climb things.
Again, just my own opinion.....
Scott Brady
Founder
The Pontiac Aztec has 4wd, traction control, mud and snow tires and agressive outdoor styling. They work and have actually proven quite economical.
Something to think about :sombrero:
Edit: My reply is meant to be humorous, Paladin actually has a valid point. I am certainly not suggesting you think about buying an Aztec. The CB is the wrong method of communication no matter how it is sliced, but the unfortunate reality is that many people use it. They use CBs for the same reason that people use HiLift jacks and KC lights
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Maximus Ram
Expedition Leader
But Scott, do you really want all those folks that use a cb to switch and broadcast over a HAM ??